Joe Girard
Manager
With over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Joe Girard leverages his skills and experience to lead, advise, and consult with his clients. Today, he fosters the growth of the firm’s tax and audit clients by offering additional services geared toward their operational success. Joe has guided manufacturing companies of all sizes and types through all facets of operational excellence and sales growth. He has a passion for and is fiercely focused on helping manufacturers become more operationally efficient to support their growth initiatives.
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) - Past member
- Junior Achievement of Wisconsin - Past consultant
- Fox Valley Manufacturing Association - Past president and vice president
- Moraine Park Technical College fabrication and welding programs - Past advisory board member
Services
ConsultingAreas of Focus
- Business strategic planning
- Manufacturing operational and business dashboards
- Performance measurement systems
- Lean/Sigma improvement events
- Plant layout and optimization
Industries
Manufacturing and DistributionEducation
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh- Master of business administration degree
- Bachelor of business administration degree in operations management
- Lean University program certificate
Recent Insights
Articles
The Gemba Walk: a tried and true strategy for improving employee retention
May 07, 2020
Manufacturers can find recruitment opportunities through and beyond the COVID-19 crisis, and here’s how
Apr 29, 2020
How manufacturers can protect their supply chain in times of crisis
Mar 27, 2020
Keeping the shop floor lights on: Effective and safe options during COVID-19
Mar 23, 2020
5 policies that can keep your employees safe and your shop floor running
Mar 20, 2020
Webinars
Supply chain strategy: Responding to COVID-19 and preparing for the future
Apr 29, 2020
